Dr. Look is a former teacher, principal of all three traditional grade bands, and superintendent of schools and systems facing significant challenges. In impoverished districts large and small, urban and micropolitan, his teams made demonstrable progress by deploying a therapeutic approach to reform. Shifts in perspective and culture allowed students to feel safe – physically, emotionally, and developmentally – which led to students choosing to show vulnerability in order to risk learning. The transformation attracted, retained, and empowered educators committed to the success of all children.